Scoopable cat litter with improved clump strength

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9185878
APP PUB NO 20140000526A1
SERIAL NO

14012153

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The present invention relates to sodium carboxylmethylcellulose (CMC), xanthan gum or combinations thereof and uses thereof, particularly as a clumping additive for cat litter.

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OIL-DRI CORPORATION OF AMERICA410 MICHIGAN AVENUE SUITE 400 CHICAGO IL 60611

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Goss, G Robert Chicago, US 12 352
Harrison, J T Chicago, US 1 16
Kuras, Monika Chicago, US 11 40
Ostapyshyn, Donata Chicago, US 2 20
Soral, Robert Chicago, US 3 94

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